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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,372, 4,653.48 and 1,974.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,372, 4,653.48 and 1,974.84 is: 2,725.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,372 : 4,653.48 = 1,974.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,372/4,653.48 = 1,974.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,372x = 4,653.48 × 1,974.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,372x = 9,189,878.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,189,878.44/3,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.35

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